What better way to show your American patriotism than by purchasing a proof set manufactured by the United States Mint! Although these special proof sets do not contain silver content, they do feature memorable bullion products that many coin enthusiasts everywhere would consider wonderful collectibles, especially with their proof finish. Now, the 1999 U.S. Mint Proof Set can be purchased online from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Sets arrive in protective plastic sheets!
- All sets are exclusive releases from the United States Mint!
- Proof finish included on each coin!
- This set contains five quarters valued at $0.25 (USD) each, one penny valued at $0.01 (USD), one nickel valued at $0.05 (USD), one dime valued at $0.10 (USD), and one half-dollar valued at $0.50 (USD).
- All coins are considered legal tenders and backed by the United States government.
- Obverse and reverse designs vary depending on which coin is being viewed.
- All coins in this set remain in good condition. When ordering from this listing, you may receive this Proof Set without an outer shipper and/or a Certificate of Authenticity.
There are nine coins total featured in this 1999 U.S. Mint Proof Set. None of the coins in this set contain silver content; rather, they are made with everyday circulation metals. The proof finish included on these coins means that each design is shown as frosted while the background of each coin is mirrored.
The coins featured in this Proof Set are the result of unsold remaining inventory from the United States. Because of this, many of these coins are being released once again and available for the public to purchase. 1999 was also the first year of the States Quarter Program, which was in circulation from 1999 to 2008. This unique proof set helps to honor the beginning of the States Quarter Program, which has become a renowned series for coin collectors everywhere.
The obverse designs on each coin in the 1999 U.S. Mint Proof Set vary depending on what type of coin it is. The portrait of George Washington is featured on the obverse of the quarters, while the portrait of Abraham Lincoln is found on the penny, Thomas Jefferson is on the nickel, and Franklin D. Roosevelt is on the dime. The Kennedy half-dollar is also featured in this set.
The reverse designs in the 1999 U.S. Mint Proof Set also vary by coin. The States Quarters featured in this set include reverse images for Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, and Connecticut. The other four coins in this set feature the traditional reverse designs typically found on United States currency.
If you have any questions, please contact us at JM Bullion. We are available via email, online live chat, or by phone at 800-276-6508.